About the role
Due to a rapid expansion of client work in the Financial Services RiskAssurance team and in particular our continued growth within the financialservices space, we are looking to recruit another Manager into our InternalAudit team. We are looking for someone who wants to take the next step in theircareer, take on a portfolio of clients, grow talent from the ground up and workwith a dynamic and experienced team focused on our financial services growth strategy.
You willreport directly into Partners and Directors and have responsibility formanaging your own client portfolio. Our financial services risk assuranceclients range from high-street banks, building societies, insurance businesses,friendly societies to wealth managers and advice firms. The role will enablethe successful candidate to work across multiple sectors, and develop their skills in managing clients and peopleand owning internal audit assignments, including the quality assurance process.
The ideal candidate will have great people skills and be comfortable leadingand developing teams and individuals and dealing with clients. With arelevant internal audit or accountancy qualification, the ideal candidate willbe an experienced internal auditor with a financial services background andsomeone with experience of leading internal audit teams or ready for the stepup to that next level. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us anddevelop their career in our Risk Assurance Team, benefiting form the limitlessgrowth opportunities which are available.
About the company and department
RSM is the seventh largest professional services firm in the UK, employing over4,000 staff and partners and with 33 offices across the length and breadth ofthe UK. RSM in the UK is part of the RSM global network, which isrepresented in 120 countries around the globe and employs more than 40,000people globally.
RSM offers audit, tax and consulting services to clients ranging from largecorporate and financial services clients, across the public sector, includingcentral and local government, through to individuals.
The Internal Audit team sits within the Risk Assurance service line anddelivers outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services to over 500 internalaudit clients. With over 200 specialist internal auditors the team is one ofthe largest internal audit teams in a UK professional accountancy firm andoffers excellent opportunities for progression.
About the job
You will support the Partners, Directors and Senior Managers in the day-to-daymanagement and delivery of internal audit to our financial services internalaudit clients.
Staff Management
* You will have responsibility for developing more junior members of the internal audit team, dealing with team welfare and aiding in development plans;
* You will undertake resource and utilisation planning to ensure all client engagements are adequately resourced in a timely manner; and
* You will participate in the firm’s appraisal and development processes.
ClientDelivery
* You will oversee delivery of client work as part of the engagement delivery team, being a recognised RSM Manager for client engagements;
* Managing agreed client portfolio delivering assurance activity, ensuring work is delivered to time, on budget and in line with the RSM Internal Audit Manual;
* Developing and agreeing engagement scopes with clients;
* Overseeing client delivery by team members;
* Undertaking more specialist/bespoke areas of auditing due to experience;
* Completing quality assurance reviews of internal audit files and reports;
* Overseeing the production of Progress Reports, Annual Reports and Audit Strategies prior to Senior Management sign-off;
* Providing effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management; and
* Representing RSM as required at networking events and industry group meetings, client management and audit committee meetings.
Financial
* You will work towards achievement of a client revenue target commensurate with the nature of the role and;
* Take responsibility for managing client contracts in line with agreed budgets.
BusinessDevelopment
* You will assist Senior Management and Partners in business development initiatives, including writing tender proposals, being involved in tender presentations and visits to target clients.
* A strong ambassador for the RSM brand, you will promote brand awareness and uphold high ethical standards of business that protect the brand, the UK firm, its staff and clients.
About the ideal candidate
Ideally, you will have practical experience of working in an equivalentposition in a professional services firm or similar function within an in-houseinternal audit team. You will be technically proficient in executing andleading reviews in accordance with IIA standards and the standards on effectiveaudit in financial services across at least some of the following areas:
* Consumer Duty
* Regulatory reporting (COREP/FINREP)
* Client Money and Assets (CASS)
* Senior Managers & Certification Regime
* FCA Systems and Controls – especially in relation to Compliance and Risk Management Frameworks
* Governance
* Conduct Risk Management
* Vulnerable customers
You willhave experience of working in different financial services sectors, such as:
* Insurance
* Banking
* Alternative Finance / Lending
* Investment Management and Funds
* Wealth / Asset Management
* Consumer finance
We willalso consider you if you feel you are ready to take the next step up in yourcareer to this level and we will support you to make sure you succeed.
Essential Requirements
* Professional qualification, preferably in Internal Audit or Accountancy
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* High standard of written and verbal communication
Note:This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As dutiesand responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will besubject to amendment in consultation with the individual.